Accident Details
Date
Thursday, September 10, 2020
NTSB Number
ANC20CA092
Location
Fairbanks, AK
Event ID
20200914X45455
Coordinates
65.397333, -147.846050
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s decision to initiate a right turn immediately after departure and his failure to maintain a proper crosswind correction, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
H 295
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
H-295
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
WRIGHT AIR SERVICE INC
Address
PO BOX 60142
City
FAIRBANKS
State / Zip Code
AK 99706-0142
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC20CA092